… that distribute water close to the ground, reaching the entire root zone. The root zone is a circle that runs around the tree, extending from the trunk directly outward to the end of … moisture and improves soil texture. Water early and choose wisely At this time, less water is lost through evaporation. This is also the preferred time to water plants susceptible to powdery mildew. By watering in the …
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… Where would I find time to be kind to myself somewhere along the way? I know this challenge is familiar to many women, and it certainly was not the first time I had felt this way. … we rush, we make mistakes. For example, many plants considered invasive today were planted as 'quick fixes' to create screening or shade, or to eliminate a garden pest, but soon grew out of … D. (2013). The Plant Whisperer: A mother, a daughter, and a garden. Available online: slate.com (accessed March 2015). Footnotes Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA …
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… and grow! Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, teaching children to plant seeds is a simple and authentic way to help them engage with nature. It’s an activity that the littlest … store. Select seeds that are big—the smaller the hands, the bigger the seed should be—and quick to sprout, or germinate. Also consider the amount of space the mature plants will occupy, … our peas in the raised beds at the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Bring all the supplies out to the site. Have each child choose where they would like to dig their hole. Pass out a trowel and plant …
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… farm? Going on field trips and meeting new people What's your favorite vegetable? Carrot What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I have a dog North Lawndale Bruce Age: 15 Grade: 10 … I get to ignore what's going on outside the fence of the farm, and just enjoy nature. What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I love drawing and thinking about how things are the way … What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Growing vegetables What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I am a very creative person. I like to learn new things, I …
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… so many plants to grow and just not enough time to grow them. Even when days shorten and frost is on the pumpkin, there are some important duties left before gardeners can truly call it a … through prevention techniques employed this fall. Water Regular watering of trees and shrubs is one of the most beneficial of all gardening activities; it shouldn't stop simply because … and shrubs, and homeowners should continue to water the trees deeply, once a week, if rainfall is insufficient. Both broadleaved and needled evergreens lose moisture through their leaves …
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… houseplants take a rest during the winter. Indoor temperatures tend to be high and the air is often dry. Plants are not entirely dormant but their growth is certainly not robust. Think of it as a rest period. But now, plants are responding to … elephant ears. If the plants can be moved, you could put them in the shower and give them a quick spray with warm water. Or, wait until after mid-May and take the plants outdoors to hose …
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… plants. Leaves become pale and flecked or stippled and often have a bronzy sheen. There often is webbing along stems and leaf surfaces, but this cannot always be seen without a microscope. …
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… room-temperature water. Make crosscuts in stem ends or smash woody ends with a hammer to allow quick uptake of water. Keep branches in a cool room out of direct sunlight and change the water … tree trunks with protective wrap in fall and removing it in early spring. If weather is unusually warm, avoid pruning trees that will "bleed," or discharge large amounts of water, such as elms, maples and birches. Prune these trees only when weather is quite cold or in summer. Immediately prune out broken or damaged branches. …
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… States in 2011. Currently, it has been identified in 18 states, primarily in the east. It is being managed at a state level, with various states having different regulations. Some states … Bugwood.org Now that boxwood blight has been found in Illinois, and because boxwood is such a common landscape planting, we should all have a good understanding of this new pathogen. There is no need to panic, but if you have boxwoods, you should monitor them this growing season. …
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… One of the joys of indoor gardening is growing pots of fragrant paperwhite daffodils. During the cold, dreary, winter months, their delicate trusses of pure-white flowers offer a cheerful reminder that spring is not far off. These flowering bulbs are known by many names—daffodil, jonquil, narcissus, … than 32,000 registered cultivars (named hybrids). They are divided into 13 divisions in an official classification system. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, …
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